Oysters With Linguine

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Bring 3 or 4 quarts of water to boil in a covered pot for linguine.

2. Step 2

   Saute scallions, parsley and garlic in hot oil over medium heat until softened.

3. Step 3

   Season with peppers, and add mustard and wine; reduce heat and cook slowly for a minute or two.

4. Step 4

   Mix flour with enough of the reserved oyster liquor to make a paste. Add the paste and remaining liquor to pan and cook, stirring, until the mixture thickens a little.

5. Step 5

   Add oysters and corn with liquid from can; cook 3 or 4 minutes over moderate heat, just until oysters begin to curl.

6. Step 6

   Cook linguine in boiling water according to package directions for dried, or about one minute for fresh.

7. Step 7

   Serve oyster sauce over linguine, sprinkled with cheese.